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E-REVENUE LICENCE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE DUE TO A TECHNICAL ISSUE

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) has announced that the electronic Revenue Licence system, eRL 2.0, is currently unavailable. This disruption is due to ... Read More


NORTHERN RAIL LINE TIMETABLE REVISED: INTERCITY EXPRESS TO RUN DAILY

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The Department of Railways has revised the timetable for trains operating on the Northern Line. Effective tomorrow (7), the Intercity Express train, which previously operated onl... Read More


KDU MEDICAL FACULTY: LOCAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS RESTARTED, SAYS HEALTH MINISTER

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the admission of local students to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Medical Faculty has ... Read More


SUSPENSION OF PERPETUAL TREASURIES EXTENDED FURTHER

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to further extend the suspension of business activities for Perpetual Treasuries PLC. Accordingly, the company's business operations wil... Read More


TUSKER BHATHIYA'S CONDITION WORSENS DUE TO GUNSHOT INJURY

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Wildlife officials in Mahawa report that the condition of tusker Bhathiya, who is severely ill due to a front right leg injury, has worsened. The Minister of Environment has inst... Read More


BEIRA LAKE TO BE REINTRODUCED AS AN AERODROME

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Beira Lake in Colombo is set to be reintroduced as an aerodrome to accommodate water-landing aircraft. This development was discussed at a meeting chaired by the Secretary to the... Read More


BRIBERY COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST SPEAKER

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The New People's Front has filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against the current Speaker. The complaint alleges t... Read More


DEPUTY AGRICULTURE MINISTER ASSURES FAIR PRICE FOR PADDY, WARNS AGAINST RICE PRICE VIOLATIONS

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Namal Karunaratne, stated that the guaranteed price for paddy will ensure no injustice to farmers. Speaking at a programme in Kurunegala, the Depu... Read More


CABINET-APPOINTED COMMITTEE PROPOSES CHANGES FOR KDU MEDICAL FACULTY

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- A committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers on June 23, 2025, has submitted its recommendations regarding student admissions to the medical faculty of General Sir John Kotel... Read More


HEALTH MINISTER INSPECTS THRIPOSHA COMPANY

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has conducted a special inspection at the Sri Lanka Thriposha Company in Kandana. The Ministry announced that during his visit, Dr. Jayatiss... Read More